Old Days Rivalry Roars In 19th Century Campaigns
Washington observers note politics once ran harsher in the past with vivid accusations and cartoons. Fremont faced charges of Catholicism and anti abolitionism while rival campaigns mocked wealth, marriages, and morality. The 1884 Blaine Cleveland clash produced searing charges and public chants.
Great Dismal Swamp Stands Above Nearby Lands
North Carolina's Great Dismal Swamp sits 12 to 15 feet higher than surrounding settlements. A conic rim around part of the swamp and a system of drainage canals keep nearby areas from flooding.
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Duck Departures Takeoff Dynamics
Diving ducks gain speed by running on water while paddlers spring upward from the surface as they take off. This description outlines the motion needed for ducks to become airborne and the leap from water to flight.
Canine Couturiere Makes Custom Dog Fashion in New York
New York shop Canine Couturiere offers made to order dog outfits from tuxedos and mink coats to rain coats and ski wear. Owner Lu Hudiburg says business is growing with orders by measurement and mail order blurbs note a playful catalog for fashionable pets.
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Solon Urges End to Nuclear Tests at Rally
Solon Hemphill urged an immediate halt to H bomb tests during a Mount Holy rally. The unopposed Ches ter South Carolina candidate warned of fallout poisoning deaths as Gaston County Democrats closed their Belmont campaign with Sen. Sam Ervin Jr. as the main speaker.
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Worded heat of times grows quieter after fierce past
An AP photo accompanies a reflection that today’s speech remains sharp but far less vitriolic than in earlier times, as words are spoken with a restrained, subdued tone despite lingering bitterness.
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